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School districts with the top food programs for low-income students in Texas
By David McClendon and Jenny Eyer, Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation Across Texas, over 3 million low-income students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through federal programs such as the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast...
read moreHow Many Low-Income Children in Texas Live in a Child Care Desert?
By Shay Everitt, David McClendon, and Patrick Gill, Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation (Note: The analyses in this post use data on child care centers from September 2017) When we talk about access to child care, money is often the first thing that comes to...
read moreSubsidized Child Care System in Texas
Because money is often a critical barrier to accessing child care, Texas gives working families subsidies that can help them pay for child care. Where does the money for child care subsidies come from, where does it go, and who is left out? Here's a quick...
read moreWho represents the 2.9 million Texas children affected by Hurricane Harvey?
By David McClendon, Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation Hurricane Harvey deeply affected the lives and education of many Texas children. In the days after Hurricane Harvey made landfall, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation for 58...
read moreCómo mantener la positividad con sus hijos en medio del huracán Harvey: Cómo hablar con sus hijos sobre lo que está pasando
Aquí hay cinco consejos para ayudarle a comenzar el proceso de restauración con sus hijos.
read moreLooking for Signs of Trauma and Continuing to Help Your Child Feel Safe
As we begin the recovery process in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, we will need to monitor the recovery of our most vulnerable population – our children. Disasters can leave children feeling scared, nervous, confused and anxious. It’s important to recognize these...
read moreHurricane Harvey keeps 1.4 million students out of public schools for at least a week
By David McClendon, Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation Last Monday was the first day of the new school year for public school students across Texas. But for many children up and down the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Harvey has delayed the start of school – for...
read moreHow to Cope as a Parent so That You Can Be Present for Your Children
From the Center for Parenting and Family Well-Being at CHILDREN AT RISK: This is a stressful and scary time for all of us affected by Hurricane Harvey, including our most vulnerable population – our children. Disasters can leave children feeling scared, nervous,...
read moreMaintaining Positivity With Your Children in the Midst of Hurricane Harvey: How to Talk to Your Kids About What’s Going On
A few tips for parents on how they can support their children during this time of crisis in Texas.
read moreAccess to Latest C@R Research and Data
We know many community organizations are working hard to improve the quality of life for children in Texas and that now, more than ever, data is important to their efforts. To increase access to our research, the Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation (CSME) at...
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